51 Mixed Conditionals Conversation Questions

Here’s a list with mixed conditional conversation/speaking questions for your English lesson:

3rd and 2nd Mixed Conditionals

If you had pursued your childhood dream career, how would your life be different now?
If you had been born in another country, which culture would you find most fascinating?
If you hadn’t met your closest friend, how would your social life have changed?
If you had learned a musical instrument as a child, which one would you be most passionate about playing now?
If you had chosen a different college major, what career path would you be on today?
If you hadn’t faced your biggest fear, how would your confidence level be affected?
If you had grown up in a different family, what values would you hold most dear?
If you had started learning a foreign language earlier, which one would you be fluent in now?
If you hadn’t read your favorite book, how would your perspective on life be different?
If you had been born in a different era, which historical figure would you want to meet?
If you had taken a gap year before starting your career, what experiences would you have sought?
If you hadn’t moved to your current city, where would you be living and why?
If you had chosen a different hobby to pursue, which one would you excel at now?
If you had been raised by a single parent, how would your family dynamics be different?
If you had grown up with/without siblings, how would your personality have been influenced?
If you had studied abroad during college, which country would have impacted you the most?
If you hadn’t faced a significant setback, what lessons would you have failed to learn?
If you had been born into royalty, what kind of leader would you be?
If you hadn’t taken that risk in your career, where would you be professionally?
If you had grown up in a rural area, how would your appreciation for nature be different?
If you hadn’t met your mentor, what direction would your life have taken?
If you had been given a different name at birth, how would your identity have changed?
If you hadn’t learned the importance of self-care, how would your mental health be affected?
If you had discovered your hidden talent earlier, how would you be using it to make a difference?
If you had grown up in a family that prioritized art and creativity, what kind of artist would you be today?
If you had invested in a different stock market sector last year, how would your financial situation be different now?

2nd and 1st Mixed Conditionals

If you were to win a million dollars, how will you invest or spend the money?
If you could live in any fictional world, which one will you choose and why?
If you were to write a novel, what genre will it be and what will the plot revolve around?
If you could have any supernatural power, which one will you choose, and how will you use it?
If you were to start your own business, what industry will you focus on and why?
If you could travel back in time, which historical event will you witness, and how will it change your perspective?
If you were to learn a new skill, which one will you choose, and how will it benefit your life?
If you could have dinner with any famous person, who will you invite, and what will you discuss?
If you were to create a new invention, what problem will it solve, and how will it improve people’s lives?
If you could live in any country for a year, which one will you pick, and how will you immerse yourself in the culture?
If you were to start a charity, what cause will you support, and how will you raise funds?
If you could have any animal as a pet, which one will you choose, and how will you care for it?
If you were to create a new holiday, what will it celebrate, and how will people observe it?
If you could have any job for a day, which profession will you choose, and what will you learn from the experience?
If you were to write a song, what theme will it explore, and how will it inspire others?
If you could have any piece of art in your home, which one will you select, and how will it influence your daily life?
If you were to learn a new language, which one will you choose, and how will it expand your opportunities?
If you could have any famous person as a mentor, who will you pick and what guidance will you seek?
If you were to create a new app, what purpose will it serve, and how will it improve users’ lives?
If you could have any vehicle, which one will you choose, and where will you go on your first adventure?
If you were to take up a new hobby, which one will you pursue, and how will it enrich your life?
If you could have any magical ability, which one will you choose, and how will you use it to help others?
If you were to write a self-help book, what topic will you address and what advice will you offer?
If you could have any famous chef cook a meal for you, who will you choose, and what dish will you request?
If you were to create a new sport, what rules will it have, and how will it challenge participants?
If you could have any historical figure as a roommate, who will you choose, and what will you learn from them?
Read our guide on teaching conditionals to ESL students.